A West York Borough Police officer has died following a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County on Saturday, according to West York Borough officials.
The active shooter incident, which occurred shortly after 11 a.m., left multiple law enforcement officers and a nurse wounded, ABC News reports. WellSpan York received five patients for treatment, while the shooter was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity.
UPMC confirmed that no patients were injured, and the hospital is now secure. The Pennsylvania State Police Troop J Major Case Team is leading the investigation.
Governor Josh Shapiro has been briefed and is on-site, coordinating with state and federal agencies. Attorney General Dave Sunday, a former York County District Attorney, has also responded to the scene.
“The hospital is now secure and members of the (Pennsylvania State Police) and (Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency) are on the ground responding alongside our local and federal partners,” Shapiro wrote.
“Follow the direction of local authorities and stay clear of the area.”
Pennsylvania state Sen. Dawn Keefer and state Rep. Seth Grove said in a joint statement they are praying for “those who were injured and for the loved ones’ coping with an unthinkable act.”
“Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all those affected by this senseless act of violence,” Keefer and Grove said, thanking first responders “for their swift actions in securing the scene, treating the wounded and ensuring the safety of our community.”
UPMC Memorial, a 104-bed hospital that opened in 2019, provides a range of medical services, including cardiology, surgical care, and chronic disease management. UPMC, headquartered in Pittsburgh, operates more than 40 hospitals across Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland.
Authorities urge residents to avoid the area. A press conference is expected later today.
